- Born
- Birth nameMarian Wright
- Marian Wright Edelman was born on June 6, 1939 in Bennetsville, South Carolina, USA. She has been married to Peter Edelman since July 14, 1968. They have three children.
- SpousePeter Edelman(July 14, 1968 - present) (3 children)
- Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, vol. 137, pages 126-129. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.
- Children's advocate.
- Founder and president of the Children's Defense Fund (CDF).
- On friendship: Being considerate of others will take you and your children further in life than any college or professional degree.
- On reading: No time is ever wasted if you have a book along as a companion.
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